India’s VPN ban in Kashmir ‘adds to psychological pressure’, say residents
Summary
The Indian government has banned the use of VPNs in Kashmir, citing national security concerns. This decision has affected residents, including IT professionals like Basit Banday, who rely on VPNs for their work. Officials have taken action against people violating the ban.Key Facts
- The Indian government banned VPNs in Kashmir starting December 29, citing security threats.
- VPNs help users protect their online activities by masking IP addresses.
- IT professionals, like Basit Banday, worry about job impacts as they need VPNs for secure work access.
- Police have acted against over 100 people violating the ban, checking devices for VPN use.
- India has a high VPN user base, estimated at 20% of its 800 million internet users.
- Kashmir has seen many internet shutdowns in the past, accounting for nearly half of India's total shutdowns since 2012.
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